Colin Allred
Mentioned in 12 analyzed podcast episodes across 10 shows
A former congressman and professional football player from Texas who pursued a Democratic Senate candidacy before withdrawing from the race. He garnered podcast discussion for his campaign strategy focused on broadening coalition appeal to independents, as well as controversy surrounding alleged disparaging comments made about him during intra-party political dynamics. His Senate bid generated particular interest for its general election polling performance and subsequent withdrawal following another candidate's entry into the race.
Appears On
Episode Appearances
Raging Moderates with Scott Galloway and Jessica Tarlov · May 21, 2026
Stephen Colbert Signs Off as Trump’s Revenge Tour Crushes GOP Critics
“Texas Senate runoff candidate; discussed as stronger general election candidate than Paxton”
Bulwark Takes · Mar 22, 2026
Rep. Lizzie Fletcher: Texas May Finally Be in Play
“Texas Democrat cited as example of candidate who successfully defeated Republican incumbent”
Law and Chaos · Mar 6, 2026
Ep 210 — TX/AR/NC Primary Redux (Ft. Joe Dye)
“Former Texas Representative running in Dallas primary with poor 40% performance against Julie Johnson.”
Ceasefire · Feb 28, 2026
Mitch Landrieu and Mercedes Schlapp Join Dasha Burns
“Texas Democratic Senate candidate pursuing strategy to broaden coalition and attract independents”
KCRW's Left, Right & Center · Feb 13, 2026
Texas Dems are stuck on identity politics with Senate race at stake
“Former congressman criticized by Tallarico in alleged 'mediocre black man' comment controversy”
The Bulwark Podcast · Feb 12, 2026
Adam Kinzinger: The People of Minneapolis Won
“Democratic Texas Senate candidate running against Ken Paxton with better general election polling than competitor”
Stubborn Things · Feb 12, 2026
In Defense of the Filibuster
“Texas Democratic Senate candidate whose response to criticism exemplified intra-party coalition management and minority group political interests”
The Best People with Nicolle Wallace · Feb 12, 2026
Check Out a Preview for “Clock It”
“Former congressman and professional football player; withdrew from Senate race after Crockett's entry”
The Last Word with Lawrence O’Donnell · Feb 12, 2026
Check Out a Preview for “Clock It”
“Former congressman and professional football player; previously ran unsuccessful Senate campaign in Texas”
Red Eye Radio · Feb 6, 2026
02-06-26 Part One - Return Of The ShamWow! Guy
“Texas politician mentioned in context of congressional race dynamics and Democratic candidate positioning”
The Press Box · Feb 6, 2026
More on the Washington Post Bloodbath, Don Lemon’s Arrest, and the ESPN-NFL Deal
“Texas congressional candidate; dropped Senate race; subject of alleged disparaging remarks by James Tallarico”
The Bulwark Podcast · Feb 3, 2026
Will Stancil: The Heroes of Minneapolis
“Texas Democratic Senate candidate; subject of James Talleriko's alleged 'mediocre black man' comment in primary dispute”